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England U20s have claimed a Grand Slam after beating Ireland
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They had already been crowned 2017 U20s Six Nations champion
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Tries from Jack Nay and Henry Walker was enough to qin
England Under 20s completed their Six Nations Grand Slam as they overcame Ireland 14-10 in front of an onlooking Joe Schmidt.
The reigning world champions finished the tournament with 27 out of a possible 28 points.
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After a tense opening, Saracens second-row Jack Nay finished off a close range rolling maul for England with clubmate Max Malins converting, 0-7.
After a long period of pressure, fly-half Bill Johnston got the Ireland on the board with a well-struck penalty after 39 minutes.
Nevertheless, in first half overtime Gloucester hooker Henry Walker went in under the posts on his England U20 debut.
Fly-half Malins again slotted the conversion to push England 14-3 ahead at the break.
Replacement Gavin Coombes forced his way over for Ireland after the restart with Johnston converting to set up a grandstand finish but England held on, 10-14.
